We have a wonderful Church organization, but the one place…
““We have a wonderful Church organization, but the one place where we may have greater influence than any other is in the homes in which we reside. We have our Sabbath Schools, our Mutual Improvement Associations, our Relief Societies, our Primaries, our Church schools and seminaries. All these institutions are intended to develop the best that is in mankind, but we as parents of children in this Church have no right to place the responsibility upon these organizations to establish faith in the hearts of these children that God has placed in our homes. It is your duty and mine to teach the children that come to our homes.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Parents, not institutions, hold primary responsibility for nurturing faith within the home.
In simple terms: Faith is taught best by families at home.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize home teaching and family devotion.
Themes
family
faith
responsibility
Mood
serious
inspired
Type
religious
educational
When to use this quote
- family prayer
- home scripture study
- parent‑child discussions
- church outreach
Key Concepts
spiritual formation
parental influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families collaborate with church programs?
- What practical steps reinforce faith at home?
A Different Perspective
Institutions still play a vital role in supporting families.